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“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): Before we proceed to the voting, I would like to tell you how pleased I am, Mr. President, that we are meeting now to adopt the draft resolution on Burundi contained in document S/2016/301, thus marking the launch of the Chinese presidency of the Security Council, a presidency to which I extend my most heartfelt wishes for success. I would also like to thank all my colleagues and their teams for the constructive discussions that have enabled us to meet here for this important vote. I would briefly like to recall the objectives of our draft resolution. The draft has five main objectives. The first, and main, objective of our draft resolution is to back African efforts to bring about an emergence from the crisis in Burundi, efforts undertaken by both the East African Community and the African Union.”
2016-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7664 (2016) · source
“That is why France, within the framework of its national women and peace and security programme, covering the period 2015-2018, has contributed to several programs in Africa, devoted to, among other things, social cohesion, education, access to justice for women in post-conflict situations on the continent. The future of Africa is in the hands of its people, especially its women. Today they continue to be victims of the conflicts ravaging the continent, and it is therefore up to the United Nations to give them the tools to serve as stakeholders in the peace of tomorrow. The Council can count on the full support of France to assist women in post-conflict situations in Africa.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Husbands, families and the labour market all reject them. Therefore, it is crucial that women who are liberated from those armed groups should enjoy -just like men or soldiers - disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes. Similarly, it is necessary for security sector reform (SSR) programmes implemented in post-crisis situations to take into account women and gender issues. Without that proper rehabilitation, women will remain marginalized and represent a gap in the rebuilding of societies. It is time for DDR and SSR to become more female-oriented.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Women are not just victims of terrorist groups; they have multiple roles to play. I am convinced that the women and peace and security agenda must be fully integrated into counter-terrorism strategies. The fight against terrorism and violent extremism is a common undertaking and, to be effective, no stakeholder should be neglected. Women are an integral part of the fight against terrorism and it is essential to provide them with the necessary means to play their parts. Finally, and thirdly, we must redouble our efforts to reintegrate women associated with armed groups. Women who have suffered the violence of conflict are often marked by a considerable post-conflict stress: they bear the stigma of sexual violence. We must ensure that they are able to return to their societies and their communities of origin. That return is often violent.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“We know women are victims of intolerable violence on a daily basis that is an affront to the human conscience. Terrorist groups target them, exploit them, reduce them to sexual objects and sell them in public squares or online. Women are objects of a parallel economy, victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation purposes and the trafficking in them finances the activities of terrorist groups. That is the very condition of women and their rights, which are denied. Above all, we must give women the means to reverse that logic of control, so they can make decisions about their bodies, their lives and the society in which they live. To do that, women must have access, including in conflict situations in Africa, to sexual and reproductive rights and health services, to education and economic resources.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Finally, at the national level, France is working closely with civil society. During the sixtieth session of Commission on the Status of Women, which came to an end a few days ago, Ms. Laurence Rossignol, France's Minister for Families, Children and Women's Rights, incorporated into her delegation nearly 20 organizations representing women. In France, civil society is an integral part of women's rights diplomacy. Secondly, the role of women in the prevention and settlement of conflicts should be increased as part of our strategies against violent extremism and terrorism. The African continent was tragically and repeatedly struck by the recent attacks in Mali, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso, as well as by the constant deadly attacks of Boko Haram in Nigeria and Al-Shabaab in Somalia in particular.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Its expertise and analysis can serve as a valuable guide to the implementation of the second national action plan for women and peace and security in Mali, which aims to involve women in the peace process. The support provided by UN-Women and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali is essential. On a regional level, France also encourages the African Union to continue its efforts to give more space to women through its Gender, Peace and Security Programme, which the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security Ms. Bineta Diop, spoke about compellingly. France also calls for the full participation of women in all ongoing and future peace processes and dialogues in Africa. What goes for Mali also applies to Burundi, the Great Lakes region and the Sahel region. It is a real priority.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“I remind everyone in the Chamber today that civil society is an indispensable force essential to any democratic process, and therefore to every post-conflict stabilization process. It is a simple equation: without Civil society there is no inclusivity and, without that, there can be no lasting peace. It is therefore necessary that Governments open the doors to organizations representing women, if they want to lay the foundation for sustainable development. We are convinced that in our fight against climate change, women will play a decisive role. During the Council's visit to Mali, we noted the wealth and dynamism of Malian civil society. Let us heed it, because it has something to say about the peace process under way.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“The growing recognition of this fact is an important trend for the Organization, a deep-rooted movement in whose favour France is firmly committed. Our efforts should therefore focus on the ways in which to concretely implement that principle. What tools not only to strengthen but also ensure active participation by women in the prevention and settlement of conflicts? How can we ensure that all Council resolutions - from 1325 (2000) to 2242 (2015) - are fully and effectively implemented? I will try to answer those questions by stressing three points today. First, the decision-making power of women in peace processes must be enhanced by facilitating the participation of civil society.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): Through you, Madam President, France would like warmly to thank the delegation of Angola for organizing this open debate, which allows the Security Council, in the context of its work on the prevention and resolution of conflicts, to continue to add value to and to promote the crucial role of women on these issues. I also thank all the briefers for their precise and enlightening briefings on the evolution of the role of women and, I would even say, the real and potential power they possess in terms of settling conflict in Africa. I heard the statistics and the information presented by the Executive Director of UN-Women, and the message is clear: women's involvement in these issues is crucial for achieving lasting peace.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“The regional strategic plan presented today and the commitment of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region will be key to keep moving in that direction. France, along with the European Union and the United Nations, remains at your side, Sir, in your capacity within the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, to help the whole of the region along that path.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“France is a long-time friend of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the countries of the region. Our greatest wish, as a close partner and member of the Security Council, is to see those countries consolidate their momentum towards sustainable peace and stability. That would allow them finally to profit from the wealth of their natural resources and to focus on their development and the well-being of their populations. In that vein, we welcome the holding in Kinshasa on 24 and 25 February of the Private Sector Investment Conference for the Great Lakes Region, which brought with it hopes for the essential economic development of the region. Better regional economic cooperation will be crucial to creating common and shared interests and for overcoming divisions.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The deadlines stipulated for those elections, envisaged in the Constitution as taking place by the end of the year, concern us, especially as they risk causing a new period of instability in the country. Respect for civil liberties is essential, and that calls for vigilance on our part. We urge the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect their constitutional commitments as well as their international commitments to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, and we encourage all stakeholders to move towards dialogue in all its forms, and not to resort to violence. In that regard, again, the Security Council will have to be particularly vigilant, at a time when we are considering the renewal of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“However, instability in the east of the country remains a reality, with dozens of armed groups still contributing to the expansion of a spiral of violence. They are illegally exploiting natural resources and are committing abuses against the population, who has already suffered too much. Everyone must play their part to put a definitive end to the threat posed by those groups. Most concerned in that regard, of course, are the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in cooperation with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the countries of the region. Efforts to restrict political space also concern us, on the eve of important electoral deadlines for the country's future.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“France, together with the United Nations and the African Union, will continue to act to end that crisis and to re-establish peace and stability while respecting human rights. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we are on the eve of a crucial period for the future of a country where the United Nations has been so committed. The situation has improved since 1999, when the Council decided to create the United Nations Observer Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nevertheless, we remain concerned by the continuing fragility of the country. In several regions, the security situation has stabilized and the restoration of the State's authority is taking place across much of its vast territory. The capacity of the Congolese armed forces and the Congolese national police have also been reinforced.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Today a new era is opening in that country. The end of the transition and the establishment of elected authorities requires our continued commitment to help the country in stabilizing and developing. On the other hand, the political crisis in Burundi, which is also accompanied by a serious security and humanitarian crisis, is a sad reminder that we must never be complacent. After a decade of commitment on the part of the United Nations, which has enabled Burundi to begin its journey on the road towards stability as outlined in the Arusha Accords, we are concerned by the developments in the country. It is crucial that all regional and international actors join efforts to ensure that violence ends and that a genuine dialogue begins without any delay.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“We also welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, several ministers from the countries of the region and the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, Mr. Chergui, as well as the representative of the World Bank, Mr. Pillai. We thank them as well as Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, for his commitment and we support the road map that he has put forward for implementation. In his report (8/2016/232) on the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Secretary- General outlines certain positive developments in the region, in particular the holding of largely peaceful elections in Tanzania, but also in the Central African Republic, where the challenges were immense.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): The Great Lakes region has been the subject of a great deal of attention on the part of the Security Council for many years. The commitment of the United Nations demonstrates the importance attached to stability in that region at the heart of Africa. With over a third of United Nations peacekeepers deployed around the world, today the Great Lakes region still remains a cause for concern and the subject of great attention for the international community. That is why we thank you, Sir, both as President of the Security Council and as the head of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, for having organized this important meeting. Our efforts must continue.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“That was also the message that the President of Senegal clearly conveyed to us. I have tried to be brief and clear in my assessment of our very busy and useful visit to Mali.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“We were able to identify all that was at stake in the full implementation of the agreement. Our third message was that, in the face of the ongoing threat of terrorism, our resolve must be absolute. The Council offered its support to the Malian forces that are at the front line of the fight against terrorism, particularly in central Mali, which has been destabilized by an increase in terrorist attacks since early 2015. That is one reason why the Security Council was determined to visit Mopti. The mission also allowed us to demonstrate the Council's support for the Blue Helmets of MINUSMA, whose courage and resolve in protecting the civilian population are praiseworthy. All stakeholders in Mali, including President Keita, loudly called for MINUSMA to be strengthened so that it can meet the asymmetric challenges it is facing.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“All components of Malian society throughout the territory will have to come together and feel included. That was the Council's message when it visited the northern part of the country, including Timbuktu, for the first time. The Security Council meeting with the main imams in that city, which was deeply moving and powerful, clearly demonstrated that Malians yearn for peace. Our second message was that the efforts towards reconciliation and the implementation of the peace agreement must be accelerated. The Council strongly urged all signatories to the peace agreement to speed up its concrete implementation so as to bring its peace dividends to the people of Mali. We were struck by the fact that all players in Mali - including the Government and the armed groups - spoke out clearly in favour of the peace agreement.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“I should like to focus on the visit to Mali, where the Security Council met with a great many stakeholders, including the President and members of the Government, as well as all the armed groups that signed the peace agreement. We were also able to talk with parliamentarians and State and local representatives in Timbuktu, the imams of the Timbuktu mosques and representatives of women's organizations. We also had very useful exchanges with MINUSMA personnel and representatives of Operation Barkhane and the European Union Training Mission in Mali. Two years after the first Security Council visit to Mali, our mission allowed us to send three main messages. The first message was that there can be no peace without reconciliation among all Malians.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): Allow me to begin by conveying my heartfelt gratitude to the Malian, Senegalese and Guinea-Bissau authorities for their warm welcome, and to the Secretariat, in particular the secretariat of the Council, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for having enabled and so ably organized the Security Council mission from 4 to 7 March. We shall continue to work with the Secretariat to draw all lessons from that important mission. I also sincerely thank Angola and Senegal, with which we formed a tight-knit team to conduct that important visit.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“Rest assured that France's determination in this respect is absolute, both nationally and in the framework of the United Nations. France will spare no effort in supporting the Secretary-General's efforts aimed at strengthening our policy of zero tolerance for sexual abuse. I should like to conclude by once again paying heartfelt tribute to all of the soldiers who are working for the maintenance of peace and to their invaluable contribution.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“I should note, however, that we do not intend here to collectively stigmatize the soldiers who bravely fight for our Organization's ideals; that is not, and will never be, our intention. This issue is too important for us not to all mobilize in a collective spirit of goodwill. Everyone must feel heeded. This is why an in-depth, inclusive dialogue with the troop-contributing countries is so important, for the sake of efficiency, in order to achieve the result that we all wish to see. It is vital for everyone to take ownership of the zero-tolerance objective to which I have just referred. We must meet this challenge. Our collective action will serve as the best possible reply to the Secretary- General's call and, ofcourse, to the victims.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Let us recall once again that sexual abuse is unacceptable, regardless of the perpetrator or source of these actions - military, police, civilian personnel, United Nations or non-United Nations. The colour of the helmet or uniform means little to the victims. The resolution allows us to send a clear message to all actors: Blue Helmets, police, civilian personnel and international forces. We must do our utmost to translate into reality the zero-tolerance objective, which must serve more than ever before as our compass and our shared obligation. France, which contributes to peacekeeping operations, has consistently during the negotiation process supported this broad-based approach, which sends a strong message to all players.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“The United Nations had to provide a political and operational response to the allegations made and confirmed cases by providing clear guidelines to commanders and troops deployed on the ground. The goal is to strengthen the fight against sexual abuse not only within peacekeeping operations but also when committed by forces that are not under the command of the United Nations but contribute to such operations. Unfortunately, today peacekeeping operations account for 70 per cent of the allegations of sexual abuse within the United Nations system. At a time when the Secretary-General is undertaking determined action, the Council's support is indispensable.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour ofresolution 2272 (2016), prepared by the United States Mission, a resolution that strengthens the fight against sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations. We believe that the fight against sexual abuse is an absolute imperative, both moral and political, and deserves the Council's full attention as an interlinked complement to the work undertaken by the General Assembly on these issues. At stake are not only our most fundamental values but also the reputation and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations personnel. Sexual abuse cannot and should no longer be treated as a simple disciplinary or behavioural problem and tackled at the administrative level.”
2016-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7643 (2016) · source
“The spiral of provocation leads us to an impasse and offers us no other option than to strengthen sanctions, as a means and not as an end of themselves. Dialogue and negotiations, based on a very firm position, are the only viable option to ensure the full and verifiable denuclearization of the peninsula. Owing to all of those reasons, France voted for the adoption of this resolution, co-sponsored it along with approximately 50 Member States and will continue to be mobilized to ensure its full implementation.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“They aim, on the one hand, at hindering and putting an end to the North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in a concrete manner. On the other hand, the sanctions target the diverted revenue of the North Korean regime to fuel the illicit programmes at the expense of the North Korean people, who continue to suffer under the yoke of totalitarianism. Finally, the resolution keeps the door open for dialogue and insists on the need to resume the Six- Party Talks. Our final objective is not sanctions, but rather denuclearization and peace and stability on the peninsula through a negotiated solution. It is up to North Korea to show in a sincere way and through concrete gestures that it is ready to resume dialogue with a view to giving up its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“It was up to the Security Council to challenge that defiance and act decisively by adopting resolution 2270 (2016). Now it is done. Our adoption of this resolution significantly strengthens the sanctions regime and represents a turning point in the Council's approach to the North Korean proliferation crisis. Several elements are worth highlighting. First, the resolution decides to put in place unprecedented sanctions against North Korea and sends a united and unambiguous message on the part of the Security Council to Pyongyang, namely, that there is a price to pay for the provocations and the irresponsible and destabilizing headlong rush by the Pyongyang regime. Moreover, the sanctions adopted today have targeted goals.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“(spoke in French): Allow me to begin by thanking Venezuela for its presidency during the month of February and by wishing every success to the presidency of Angola. I also thank the United States for having presented resolution 2270 (2016), which we have just adopted unanimously. In carrying out its fourth nuclear test, on 6 January, and a long-range launch using ballistic technology, on 7 February, North Korea once again decided to defy the international community. Those two acts, which are seriously destabilizing in effect and in flagrant violation of Security Council resolutions, not only pose a threat to international and regional peace security, but also defy the non-proliferation regime, which is the backbone of our collective security.”
2016-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7638 (2016) · source
“France is convinced that the founding principles of the OSCE remain more relevant than ever to guarantee security in Europe. Unlike those who believe today that there is a need to abandon or change such principles, we think that it important to collectively mobilize to ensure those principles are upheld. Once again, on behalf of my country I would like to wish Germany every success as it assumes the chairmanship and pledge France's resolve to support its programme of work at the head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“We fully support the desire of the German chairmanship to encourage the Organization to focus on those areas of expertise, such as in the fight against human trafficking in the context of migration, for example. Particular attention should be paid to the impact of climate change on security. We think that would be quite timely, following the Paris agreement. I conclude my statement by recalling the common ground that exists between the activities of the OSCE and the United Nations. Whether it be in the field or in their respective missions in the Balkans, the Caucasus or Central Asia, they must always act in an integrated manner. There is also common ground in terms of principles with the defence of a common approach that encompasses security, development and human rights.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“The approach taken by the German chairmanship of relaunching work in this area while focusing on issues such as combating discrimination, racism, xenophobia and intolerance is welcome, on the understanding that such work cannot overshadow the efforts that must be made in the area of democracy and human rights. With regard to developing the central role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to certain emerging challenges a I am thinking in particular about migration, combatting radicalization and even climate change f it is important with all of those issues, which are so important for European security, that the OSCE work towards specific responses beyond public posturing.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Here we welcome the decision of the German chairmanship to attach priority importance to arms control and the adoption of confidence-building measures during this year, in which important timelines are coming up with respect to the Vienna Document and the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. With respect to upholding the Vital importance of the democracy and human rights pillar in the work of the OSCE, although a multidimensional approach has always been at the heart of the OSCE's work, we are nevertheless concerned at the increasing tendency on the part of certain members to politicize or even reject consideration of issues related to the human dimension.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Beyond the Ukrainian crisis, we cannot accept the continued existence of frozen conflicts throughout Europe, be it in Nagorno Karabakh, Transdniestria or Georgia, which was mentioned earlier. We share the belief of the German chairmanship that the OSCE's role is key in all of these situations, within established mediation formats, so as to promote dialogue and re-establish confidence. I turn now to the issue of bolstering the OSCE's capacities in the cycle of conflict. Conflict prevention is an issue on which we deem it not only possible but also urgent to make headway together.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Beyond Ukraine, the OSCE remains a key instrument for promoting peace and security in Europe in a context characterized by a broad spectrum of threats. This situation should encourage its 57 members to give up political posturing and embrace once again the Helsinki spirit of which Minister Steinmeier just spoke, which enabled a shared vision of security in Europe and which was reiterated in the 2010 Astana commemorative declaration of Heads of State and Government, entitled "Towards a security community", based on the three well-known dimensions on which the organization focuses. In this context, we believe that the work of the OSCE must today emphasize the following issues in particular. First, let me touch on the settlement of regional conflicts.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“In the meantime, more generally, it is vital that the Special Monitoring Mission of the OSCE be in a position to fully and without hindrance discharge its mandate. We once again call for respect of the freedom of movement of the monitors and firmly condemn any violation of that principle, be it through intimidation, threats or prohibition of access to certain areas. We should also think about how to give the organization the ability to better monitor the border between Russia and Ukraine and to set up a new advance presence in areas currently under separatist control. The commitment of the OSCE to ensuring security for local elections in Donbas will also be necessary, on the basis of arrangements yet to be determined.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“This includes the effective implementation of the ceasefire, which is the only possible basis for moving forward, as well as the implementation of the other measures planned for by the Minsk framework, namely, the adoption of a constitutional reform on decentralization and a special electoral law for Donbas, given the fact that the definition of a political horizon is the only way to ensure that the security situation remains stable. All of these questions will be on the agenda of the next ministerial meeting in the Normandy format, to be held on Thursday in Paris. This will be a crucial time with respect to our mediation and to the conflict, and all parties must shoulder their responsibilities. We call upon other members of the Council to urgently convey this message.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“We are determined to continue our efforts in the Normandy format to ensure the full implementation of the Minsk agreements, which represents the only possible framework to achieve a peaceful settlement. This is one of the messages that Minister Steinmeier conveyed, alongside his French counterpart, during their joint visit to Kyiv last week. In terms of content, our position is clear: we are deeply worried about the ongoing Violations of the ceasefire, whose number has increased in recent weeks, and we deplore the piecemeal application of the Minsk agreements on the ground. The Minsk agreements are an international commitment whose provisions must be implemented by all parties.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Our goal here remains a return of control for Ukraine across its internationally recognized borders, which includes reinstating its authority over Crimea. Our position on this issue, which is in keeping with international law, will not change. We welcome the fact that the mandate of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine was extended several days ago for an additional year upon the initiative of the German chairmanship. Germany's chairmanship means that we can strengthen the links between the various crisis-management tools available, including the Normandy format, which is the priority negotiation format for parties, and the OSCE, which is providing follow-up on the ground and mediation on a daily basis. For France, resolving the Ukrainian crisis remains a priority.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“I wish to touch on two points: the central role of the OSCE in our efforts to put an end to the Ukrainian crisis, and the priority challenges on which the OSCE should, in a more general manner, be concentrating its efforts. The crisis unfolding today in eastern Ukraine is one of the most serious and dangerous violations of the founding principles ofthe OSCE, as adopted in Helsinki more than 40 years ago. It is therefore fitting that this issue has dominated the agenda of the organization for more than two years now. The OSCE has risen to the challenge and shouldered its responsibilities by deploying swiftly a Special Monitoring Mission and playing a central role in the implementation of the Minsk agreements. The OSCE must continue to play this core role in the context of the international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I should like to welcome the presence in the Council today of His Excellency Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, and to thank him for his particularly enlightening statement. On behalf of my country, I should like also warmly to congratulate Germany on its assumption of the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) this year. Of course, we intend to closely cooperate, with full confidence, with our German friends in this body in the months to come. They know that they can count on our full support in the implementation of their programme of work, which is rightly focused on the issues he mentioned, including the relaunching of dialogue, the rebuilding of trust and the restoration of security.”
2016-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7635 (2016) · source
“When the inter-Syrian negotiations between the regime and the negotiators of the High Negotiations Committee resume, the parties should begin to formulate the terms of a compromise in order to set up a transitional authority with full executive powers, in accordance with the Geneva communique. France will continue to contribute fully to the diplomatic efforts of the Council and the International Syria Support Group with a view to allowing diplomacy prove its effectiveness for the benefit of the Syrian people.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“If the cessation of hostilities holds, an initial step will have been made towards a settlement to the Syrian crisis. Nevertheless, as long as the cessation of hostilities is not supported by political progress towards a transition consistent with the Geneva communique (S/20l2/523, annex), it will remain fragile and reversible. In other words, the cessation of hostilities, which is fragile by nature, should move towards a ceasefire, which is more durable. Resolution 2254 (2015) sets clear objectives. Allow me to briefly recall its terms. A ceasefire can take place only alongside a political process that includes the implementation of the first stages of the transition.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we are very concerned about the intensified bombings carried out by Syrian and Russian armed forces right up to the final hours before the entry into force of the cessation of hostilities. France will encourage the opposition High Negotiations Committee to return to the inter-Syrian negotiation table as soon as the full and lasting implementation of international obligations has been noted, in particular humanitarian access to all besieged areas, as well as the effective implementation of the cessation of hostilities. The High Negotiations Committee is a major stakeholder and plays an essential role in the success of the negotiations. In that context, we deeply regret that it is not mentioned in the text of the resolution, whereas it enjoys and should retain our support.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“In order for the inter-Syrian Geneva negotiations to resume on a credible foundation, we must ensure that the obligations recalled in resolution 2254 (2015) and the Munich communique - in particular the full, safe, unhindered and unconditional access of humanitarian assistance to affected populations - are fully implemented. As the Secretary-General himself indicated in his letter of 17 February, negotiations can succeed only if based on a credible and solid foundation. It will be up to the Special Envoy to determine whether these conditions are met on 7 March. The resumption of talks will be possible only if the commitments undertaken are scrupulously applied by the regime and the outside Powers that support it.”
2016-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7634 (2016) · source
“In that regard, we recall that only those terrorist groups explicitly designated by the United Nations are excluded from the cessation of hostilities. Strict interpretation of that point should be observed as, without it, peace cannot be established. The International Syria Support Group task force, which will report to the Security Council, will be the collective judge of its implementation. As long as the parties to the conflict remain the sole judges of violations and the resumption of hostilities, the whole structure will remain fragile. The second point concerns attaining an effective and sustainable reduction in violence.”
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“It represents the hope that, for the first time, Syrians will see a decrease in the violence and bombings that haunt their daily lives, and a test of the good faith of the parties on the ground, including foreign Powers, that have accepted the cessation of hostilities. The role of the Security Council is therefore to support without hesitation anything that might lead to a lasting reduction in violence. However, the Council should also be realistic and exacting. As such, everything must be done to implement the agreement on the ground. To that end, France deems it necessary to exercise the utmost vigilance on two points. First, the implementation of the agreement should be closely monitored, as mistrust between the parties on the ground has never been higher.”
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